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Job Location:
Wichita, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Gray Media:
Gray Media or Gray is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta Georgia formally known as Gray Television Inc. The company is the nations largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Grays additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports Tupelo Media Group and PowerNation Studios and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About KWCH:
Join a dynamic media powerhouse! At KWCH were more than just a CBS affiliatewere a tight-knit family united by a passion for Community Culture Content and Compelling Story Telling. Located in the heart of Kansas KWCH and our sister CW affiliate KSCW in Wichita along with our three CBS satellite stations across western Kansas collectively produce nearly 57 hours of live news programming per week keeping the communities we serve informed and connected. As part of Gray Media Inc. one of the nations fastest-growing broadcast and digital media groups youll be part of an innovative organization pushing the boundaries of media excellence.
Job Summary/Description:
KWCH is seeking a strategic and innovative Broadcast Engineer to lead our technical operations team maintaining all systems workflows and technology that enable the instant error-free delivery of our content to audiences across all platforms. The ideal candidate is a driven detail-oriented technician who can design build and maintain the cutting-edge technology that powers our business while providing exceptional customer service to our News Sales and Marketing departments. As our Chief Engineer you will be the champion of technical excellence ensuring the integrity quality and reliability of all broadcast and digital operationsfrom seamless on-air and online delivery to efficient production workflows.
Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Manage Repair and Troubleshoot technical equipment and systems.
Responsible for station Engineering operational and capital project budgets.
Able to work well with other Department Heads in planning and executing station initiatives.
Integration maintenance and operation of new and existing equipment including towers transmitters microwave and satellite gear.
Manage all engineering aspects of the technical facility including studio support post editing systems field production support and transmission of live/taped events & programs.
Possess expert knowledge regarding equipment technology and systems and be able to step in and assist in emergencies.
Oversight and maintenance of all station physical assets including buildings and grounds.
Oversight of all broadcast and IT systems and personnel.
Thorough understanding of FCC compliance standards and practices including Tower Lighting EAS Calm and CVAA compliance.
Perform other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Comprehensive knowledge of core broadcast systems on-air automation television studio equipment and solid-state transmitters as well as knowledge of IT networks computer maintenance and repair.
Possess good interpersonal communication skills both oral and written.
Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks based on station needs.
Be available on call 24 hours a day 7 days a week for emergency engineering problems.
Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license in good standing.
Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds with occasional work on ladders.
Work in cooperation with all departments to achieve technical excellence and station profitability.
A community-minded spirit and vision to expand the stations outreach and impact.
If you feel youre qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to you may type in the job title station call letters or click on apply now upload your resume cover letter and references.
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through theGray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KWCH-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or addition to federal law requirements Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age genetic information disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Grays employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Required Experience:
Chief
Key Skills
About Company
Gray Television, Inc. (NYSE: GTN and GTN.A) owns and/or operates over 100 television stations across 56 television markets that collectively broadcast more than 200 program streams including 103 channels affiliated with the CBS Network, the NBC Network, the ABC Network and the FOX Net ... View more
